Upcoming smartphones in December 2024: iQOO 13, Vivo X200 Series, Redmi Note 14 Series and more

HIGHLIGHTS

• This article provides a complete overview of all the smartphones scheduled to launch in December 2024.
• The list includes devices designed for both global and Indian markets.
• Covers a variety of smartphones, from mid-range options to premium flagship models.

As 2024 comes to a close, the smartphone market is gearing up for an exciting lineup of launches in December. From flagship models to midrange options, brands are set to launch multiple phones both in Indian and global markets. Here’s a list of all the upcoming smartphones in December.

HONOR 300 series

• Launch date: December 2nd.
• Expected price: CNY 2700 – CNY 4500 (around Rs 31,423 – Rs 52,380).

HONOR 300, HONOR 300 Pro specifications (expected)

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in HONOR 300 Pro and Snapdragon 7 series SoC in HONOR 300. 
• Display: Quad-curved OLED display with a 1.5K resolution in HONOR 300 Pro and Flat OLED display in HONOR 300. 
• Cameras: Triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with optical zoom, and dual 50MP front cameras.
• Charging: 100W wired charging and support for wireless charging.

iQOO 13

• Launch date: December 3rd.
• Expected price: Rs 50,000 – Rs 65,000.

iQOO 13 specifications

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC with Adreno 830 GPU. Q2 gaming chip.
• Display: 6.82-inch flat AMOLED panel with 8T LTPO technology, 3168 x 1440 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and up to 4500 nits peak brightness.
• Cameras: 50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide angle, 50MP Telephoto and 32MP Selfie camera.
• Battery & Charging: 6000mAh battery with 120W charging.
• Software: Android 15 based on Funtouch OS 15.
• Connectivity & Other features: Dual SIM, 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB 3.2 Gen1 port, IR blaster, Dual speakers, Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP69 rating, Metal frame.
• RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.
• Dimensions: Measures 163.37 x 76.71 x 7.99mm, and weighs 207g.

Redmi Note 14 series

• Launch date: December 9th.
• Expected price: Rs 15,000 – Rs 30,000.

Redmi Note 14 specifications

• Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC.
• Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display coupled with 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits brightness.
• Cameras: 50MP Sony LYT600 Primary sensor, 2MP Ultrawide with LED flash and 16MP Front camera.
• Battery & Charging: 5110mAh battery with 45W Charging.
• Software: Android 14 with HyperOS.
• Connectivity & Other features: 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, 5, USB Type-C and stereo speakers, IP64 rating, In-display fingerprint sensor.
• RAM & Storage: up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 Internal storage.
• Dimensions: 7.9mm thickness and weighs 190 grams.

Redmi Note 14 Pro specifications

• Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra SoC.
• Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K curved OLED display coupled with 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits brightness, protected with gorilla glass Victus 2.
• Cameras: 50MP Sony LYT600 Primary sensor with OIS, 8MP Ultrawide, 2MP Macro with LED flash and 20MP Front camera.
• Battery & Charging: 5500mAh battery with 45W Charging.
• Software: Android 14 with HyperOS.
• Connectivity & Other features: 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi, 6, NFC, USB Type-C and stereo speakers, IP69 rating, In-display fingerprint sensor.
• RAM & Storage: up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB UFS 2.2 Internal storage.
• Dimensions: 8.24mm & 8.46mm thickness and weighs 190 grams.

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ specifications

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC.
• Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K curved OLED display coupled with 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits brightness, protected with gorilla glass Victus 2.
• Cameras: 50MP Light Hunter 800 Primary sensor with OIS, 8MP Ultrawide, 50MP Telephoto camera with LED flash and 20MP Front camera.
• Battery & Charging: 6200mAh battery with 90W Charging.
• Software: Android 14 with HyperOS.
• Connectivity & Other features: 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi, 6, NFC, USB Type-C and stereo speakers, IP69 rating, In-display fingerprint sensor.
• RAM & Storage: up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 Internal storage.
• Dimensions: 8.6mm thickness and weighs 211 grams.

Realme Neo 7

• Launch: December.
• Expected price: CNY 2499 – CNY 3500 (around Rs 29,092 – Rs 40,745).

Realme Neo 7 specifications (expected)

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC with Mali-G720 Immortalis MP12 GPU. 
• Battery: 7000mAh battery.
• Software: Android 15 with Realme UI 6.
• Dimensions: 8.5mm thin.

Vivo X200 series

• Launch: December.
• Expected price: Rs 65,000 – Rs 90,000.

Vivo X200 specifications

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC with Immortalis-G925 GPU.

• Display: 6.67-inch quad-curved OLED screen featuring 2800×1260 resolution, 4500 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, 8T LTPS, and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.

• Cameras: 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope, and 32MP front camera.

• Battery & Charging: 5800mAh with 90W charging. 

• Software: Android 15 based on OriginOS 5.

• Connectivity & Other features: Dual 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, USB-C, Optical fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, Dual stereo speakers, IP69 rating.

• RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 1TB storage. 
• Dimensions: 160.27mm x 74.81mm x 7.99mm; weight 197g/202g.

Vivo X200 Pro specifications

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC with Immortalis-G925 GPU.

• Display: 6.78-inch quad-curved OLED display featuring 2800×1260 resolution, 4500 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, 8T LTPO, and 2160Hz PWM dimming.

• Cameras: 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 200MP periscope, and 32MP front camera.

• Battery & Charging: 6000mAh battery with 90W charging and 30W wireless charging.

• Software: Android 15 based on OriginOS 5.

• Connectivity & Other features: Dual 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, USB-C, Optical fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, Dual stereo speakers, IP69 rating.

• RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X memory and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. 
• Dimensions: 162.36mm x 75.95mm x 8.49mm/8.20mm; weight 228g/223g.

OnePlus Ace 5 series

• Launch: December
• Expected price: CNY 2600 – CNY 4500 (around Rs 30,255 – Rs 52,385).

OnePlus Ace 5 series specifications 

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in OnePlus Ace 5 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC in OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. 
• Display: Customized BOE X2 flat panel with a 1.5K resolution and 8T LTPO technology with ultra-thin bezels.
• Cameras: 50MP triple rear camera setup without periscope lens.
• Battery & Charging: 6000mAh silicon battery or larger.
• Connectivity & Other features: Optical fingerprint sensor, Metal frame.